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Queensland · Postcode 4810
South Townsville postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1109 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
South Townsville at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
South Townsville vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Townsville | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,516 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Townsville (4810) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 1109 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Townsville statistical area. It is administered by Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, South Townsville has a population of 2,424 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,516, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The Indigenous population is 131 (5.4% of residents).
Housing in South Townsville includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 991 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 50.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Townsville scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
South Townsville is served by Townsville South State School.
South Townsville is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
South Townsville details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4810 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,424 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,516/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $914/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Population Density | 480/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 991 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 131 (5.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -19.266667 |
| Longitude | 146.833333 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1109 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Townsville |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 276 (11.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 307 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 724 (29.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 751 (31.0%) |
| 65+ years | 368 (15.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 210 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 166 (6.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 100 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 74 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 68 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 106 (10.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 413 (42.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 329 (33.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 127 (13.0%) |
Schools in South Townsville
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in South Townsville. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near South Townsville
Same Postcode (4810)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.